Two Iranians Shortlisted for Best Goal of ACL 2020: Semi-Final 2
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Ali Karimi and Mehdi Abdi’s goals have been nominated for the best goals in the 2020 AFC Champions League.
After the first semi-final garnered more than 100,000 votes and three great goals progressed to the final, the-AFC.com brings the fans more stunning strikes from the 2020 edition of Asia's premier club competition.
Featuring a range of fantastic free-kicks, team goals, long-range screamers and much more, enjoy these memorable moments from this year's AFC Champions League and don't forget to vote for your favourite at the bottom of the article. The top three will advance to the grand finale on January 7.
Ali Karimi
Esteghlal vs Pakhtakor, Round of 16
Esteghlal may have been eliminated in its Round of 16 match, but Ali Karimi's free-kick was so good it sent the Pakhtakor 'keeper the wrong way and is sure to live long in the memories of the Tehran giants' supporters.
Mehdi Abdi
Persepolis vs Ulsan Hyundai, Final
In the right place at the right time on the biggest stage in Asian club football, Mehdi Abdi intercepted a loose ball, calmly strode forward, created space with a stutter-step, and cleverly sent the ball into the far corner to give the Iranian side the lead in the 2020 AFC Champions League final.
